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Reviews For Never Say Remember
Having said that, I also need to say that I am surprised at the level of outrage and upset this story brings out in me. I feel like our Harry, stuck in that parallel universe, is being abused just as badly as he was at the Dursley's. I realize much of the abuse comes from the situation rather than the people but I also feel that some comes from the characters as well. From the very beginning, Snape didn't even warn Harry that he was going to find his mother in this universe and then proceeded to berate him for upsetting her. No one seems to look at him and see a child who was ripped from his life. The poor kid gets his greatest wish, to be with his mother, only to find her so badly damaged that he loses her everyday as she realizes all is not right and looks on him with suspicion. Snape had to rescue Lily from the Dursley's, so I can't believe he doesn't have a clue as to how this Harry was raised. To see him resenting him at every turn and throwing "his" Harry in his face just twists the knife. I could fully understand his tantrum that caused the blow up with Lily and Snape. He said it himself, it hurts to see her look at him like the enemy and have to explain it to her over and over. I realize the situation is extreme, but Snape does not see the damage it is doing to this thirteen year old boy and in my opinion, administering the truth serum was abuse, plain and simple. To top it off, "his" Harry is back in canon getting our Snape to lighten up and let him in. Can you imagine if they switched back right now? What conclusion would Harry draw? That he really is the unlovable freak that his relatives always pegged him as. No one ever took him out of the Dursley's house, but this other Harry, the one who was raised by two parents that love him, was able to get his most hated teacher to offer him sanctuary. I realize he used Slytherin ways to get what he wanted but his upbringing gave him the confidence to try to get under Snape's guard and he figures Snape will learn to care for him in the end I'm hoping this is headed to greener pastures for our Harry in the future but my heart aches for this kid at every chapter, even when it is not about him but about the universe he left behind. The title of this chapter says it all. I hope you realize how great this story must be to yank me out of lurking and make me review with such fervor. It definitely reached in and took hold of my heart. Great job. Author's Response: At another site, there are so many differing opinions on Harry vs. Snape that I'm worried a fistfight is going to break out on the review page. :) As the author, I need to understand the perspectives of both Harrys and both Snapes. I also like to see characters make the wrong decisions because of their biases, and be flawed the way we are all flawed. So Snape has acted poorly, and Harry has acted poorly...because they are who they are, and because they are human. You're right; Snape doesn't see Harry. Alternately, he sees his own son, or he sees a boy who has replaced his child's soul with his own. A boy who reminds Snape of what he's lost whenever he doesn't act the way his son would. That wasn't fair to Harry, but Snape couldn't see through his grief and loss and resentment until now. But he HAS seen through it. The beauty of flaws is the struggle to overcome them. I'm happy to have another Harry supporter. I'm amazed-but delighted-that my writing can stir up this kind of passion. And you should let yourself get yanked out of lurking more often-that was a superb review. :)
Author's Response: I enjoyed writing the memories, and the world's most hostile tea party. :) Thank you for the feedback!
Author's Response: Yeah, Lily comes into her own here. It's interesting that memories play such a huge part of a story where one character has so few. Thank you for reviewing (again)!
I love to read this story, and I hope to read more soon! :D Thanks for posting, and welcome back to P&S! Author's Response: A few chapters ago, reviewers were clamoring for this scene between Harry, Lily, and Snape, and I was thinking, "Oh...haven't actually...written anything like that. I'm in trouble." So I had to sit down and write it. And I have to say, every scene I've been "forced" to write by the reviewers has turned out so well! I guess they know what they're talking about. :) Yeah, Harry's thirteen, and doesn't really understand this family, so...he's kind of a screw-up. But in a good way. :D Remus was adorable. His protective lurking when Harry was a baby, and then his understanding that things were going to be okay...and then some gentle advice to Severus. Good advice, even though he doesn't completely understand what's going on. He's just following his Griffyndor heart. Apparently Lily doesn't follow the "don't take advantage of her condition" rule. :)
Author's Response: I had the image in my head for a while...I was happy to find a place for it in the story.
Thank you for reviewing!
Author's Response: Thank you! You leave such lovely reviews. :)
First of all, do you know how brilliant this is? I was floored by this chapter. I am so glad that Harry is away from the Dursleys! I was a bit scared for him over that. He's taking being away from his parents really well, but Harry's a brave little chap, so that's expected. I think my favorite part was when Harry claimed he would sit on Snape's doorstep and sing songs for hours if he wasn't going to let him in. That was priceless. I love this Harry. I can't wait to see how their relationship develops from here. This story is intriguing, and I nearly cheered when I saw that you'd updated it. Keep up the exceptional writing. I'm definitely looking forward to whatever's next--for either Harry ;) Author's Response: I'd like to think the story has moments of brilliance, but then I think I'm getting a swelled head. :D Seriously, it's great that you think so. I'd like to publish original fiction someday, and it's helpful to get such encouragement. I have a confession: I was reluctant to write the Dursleys. They weren't even in the original version of the chapter. I started the chapter with Harry arriving at Snape's. But after so many reviewers mentioned that they couldn't wait for the Dursley scene, I was like, uh oh. Guess I'd better write one, then. ;) And it turned out to be fun and exciting! They really added something to the chapter. Who knew the Dursleys could be so helpful? ;)
Author's Response: This was what I was alluding to in a review response 2 chapters ago (I think?) when I implied that I wasn't following the usual pattern of Snape rescuing Harry from the Dursleys. This Harry doesn't need to be rescued. He climbed the Whomping Willow! He was raised by a Slytherin! He's not going to let a bunch of Muggles push him around. I'm enjoying Harry's athleticism, too. I used to hate writing action scenes, but I've come to adore them when Harry needs to act. And they flow much better now, too. I love that fanfic is helping me grow as a writer. SO glad that Snape's grief and guilt were clear. To finally marry the love of his life, who has been damaged by HIS spell, all the while vowing that he will protect her...it would shatter him. I wanted to show that within the scene. If I had to go back and explain, it would have killed that scene for me. Thank you, perceptive reader! :)
Author's Response: Well, if you ever figure out why you originally skipped over it, let me know. I'd love to have new readers who might be skipping over the story right now. Come back, readers! I'll bake you cupcakes! It makes me smile to see someone's reaction to discovering the story. Thanks! Lily is tragic at times. I toyed with the idea of a chapter from her perspective, but it never fit. I just liked the idea of seeing the world the way she does: in pieces.
Author's Response: The wedding was sad, but wasn't it sweet for Lily and Dumbledore to help Snape through it? :) I'm amazed how many people loved the ending; I just thought it was a fun little twist. Thank you for the praise and the review!
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